Jiang Wan reached out her hand, stood on tiptoe, and patted the top of Shao Jinqian's head. She praised, "Not bad, not bad. So, what should you do next?"
Jiang Wan was attracted by the male charm that Shao Jinqian exuded. In comparison, she preferred such a lively and interesting man. Unlike Jiang Cong, who always had an ascetic look on his face.
Shao Jinqian wasn't stupid. He understood the implied meaning in Jiang Wan's words. He bent down voluntarily and offered his left hand to Jiang Wan like a gentleman. "I wonder if I, Shao, have the honor to invite Miss Jiang to dinner?"
"Sure." Jiang Wan gave a charming smile and placed her hand in Shao Jinqian's long, well - defined hand that was used to holding a scalpel all year round.
Before they left together, Jiang Wan turned around, raised her chin proudly, and said, "Jiang Cong, I'm going to pursue my happiness now. You should also hurry up and find your little girl. A man must never let a woman be too proactive."
The gears of fate began to turn, binding Jiang Wan and Shao Jinqian tightly together, never to be separated.
The night was hazy. People were coming in and out of the hospital. Jiang Cong put his hands in his pockets and seriously pondered over what Jiang Wan had just said. He took out his phone and dialed a number that he knew by heart.
The phone rang several times. Just when Jiang Cong thought Chen Er wouldn't answer, a clear and sweet female voice sounded, "Hello? Jiang Cong? What's up?"
Jiang Cong casually leaned against the railing a few steps away. He wanted to take out a cigarette from his pocket but thought it inappropriate to smoke at the hospital entrance, so he put his hand back.
"Nothing much. I just wanted to tell you that I'll be back soon." Jiang Cong's tone carried an imperceptible sense of longing and tenderness.
Chen Er had just taken a shower. The steaming water vapor added a blush to her cheeks, making her look like a budding flower after the rain, delicate and charming, waiting for her beloved to pick.
Although Chen Er usually wore loose school uniforms or sweatshirts, her figure was curvy. It really lived up to the saying "though small, it has all the vital organs". The skin exposed outside the towel was not the traditional fair and smooth kind, but it was also fair and tender.
"Okay." Chen Er was at a loss for words for a moment. Just as she was about to find an excuse, saying that she had to study, to hang up this embarrassing call.
However, Jiang Cong's next words made Chen Er feel a brand - new and seemingly sweet feeling.
"The moon is beautiful tonight, and I happen to be missing you." Jiang Cong's voice was deep, as if he were reciting a beautiful poem. Every word revealed his full - hearted mood at the moment.
Chen Er's mind went blank. The string of rationality stopped working at this moment.
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. Jiang Cong wasn't in a hurry. He listened to the gentle breathing sound coming from the receiver, and his cold - looking side face showed a charming smile.
"Then..." Chen Er suddenly remembered the woman who was talking beside Jiang Cong when she called him that day. A bucket of cold water completely woke her up.
Jiang Cong let out a confused "hmm" and waited for Chen Er to continue.
Chen Er didn't want to mention that unpleasant thing. Anyway, live for the moment. She would keep her secret for as long as she could.
For now, enjoying this hard - won moment of peace was the most important thing.
"Then tell me when you've booked your flight. I'll come to pick you up." Chen Er changed the topic and buried the question about that woman deep in her heart.
Jiang Cong faintly sensed that something was wrong with Chen Er. He surprisingly took the initiative to explain, "That day when you called me, the female voice you heard was my father's god - daughter, Jiang Wan. She used to like me, but now she's getting along well with my father's attending doctor. Maybe we'll even attend their wedding."
Jiang Cong finished speaking in one breath. Actually, he didn't have to go to so much trouble to explain to Chen Er. But Jiang Wan's words made him think that he should probably be more proactive.
After all, he was now the big bad wolf, and Chen Er was the delicious little lamb.
If he wanted to take the little lamb home, being too aloof might backfire.
Chen Er listened quietly to Jiang Cong's explanation. She didn't have the slightest doubt about his words.
Jiang Cong disdained to lie about such a trivial or even non - existent thing.
However, Jiang Cong's initiative to explain was beyond Chen Er's expectation.
Since Jiang Cong had offered her a way out, Chen Er didn't put on airs. Her tone was dependent and carried the coquettishness unique to a young girl. "Okay, I believe you. I'll wait for you to come back."
"Good. After you finish dinner, read some books and go to bed early. Don't stay up late. If you have any questions, ask Lan Heng. When I get back, I'll teach you myself." Jiang Cong coaxed gently.
"Okay, I know." Chen Er was trapped in the gentle net woven by Jiang Cong and was unable to break free.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Er couldn't calm down for a long time.
Jiang Cong seemed more experienced. Just then, Jiang's mother came over from a distance with a thermos bucket in her hand.
"Mom." Jiang Cong stepped forward, took the things from his mother's hand, and comforted his mother, who had been frowning for many days. "Dad's knot in his heart is untied. You don't have to worry anymore."
"Really?" Jiang's mother couldn't believe it, but the hope shining in her eyes was very clear.
"Really. If you don't believe it, go and see. He's full of energy now." As soon as Jiang Cong finished speaking, his mother disappeared.
He knew that his parents had always had a very good relationship. Their marriage was a perfect example of growing old together in hardship.
If possible, he also wanted to have such a plain but touching and warm love with many little details.
"Old Jiang, how are you? I heard from Congcong that you're better?" When Jiang's mother rushed into the ward and saw Jiang's father walking around on the ground full of energy, she was overjoyed and shed tears.
Jiang's father couldn't bear to see his beloved wife cry. He stepped forward, pulled his wife into his arms, and comforted her softly, "I'm better. I was too extreme before. I'm sorry for making you worry."
Jiang Cong coughed lightly to remind the two people hugging each other of his presence.
Jiang's father had never found Jiang Cong so annoying before. He urged, "If you're envious, hurry up and find me a daughter - in - law. My only requirement is that she's a female."
After this illness, Jiang's father had become much more open - minded. Life was but a few decades. Why should he care about those vain reputations?
After all, as long as his children were happy, that was his greatest joy.
Jiang Cong raised his eyebrows but didn't say anything. He left the space for the couple in the ward.